Witchpig
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« on: February 08, 2018, 10:02:53 PM » |
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Hello, I was wondering if anyone has any good customization ideas for the initiate v3 LE, or pics of customs they have already done to it. I want to add some sort of black grip, whether it's electrical tape, or something else, I would like to know your thoughts.  |
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Kai-Yen
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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2018, 10:19:04 PM » |
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Hi WP - ck out Drachir's thread in the Customization section of the forum. He has done some very creative takes on saber accessories w weathering and linen wraps ...etc. http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=24643.0Kai |
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MavRick
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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2018, 10:24:14 PM » |
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That's not a bad idea but it might look better and have a better grip if you use the black rubber grip for tennis rackets and use a black o-rings in the grooves to hold it on. This way if you ever want to change it simply take it off and it is back to normal and No sticky stuff left behind from the tape.
I like mods that I can undo easily if I change my mind.
It is all personal preference of coarse so there will be many different opinions.
What color is the blade if you don't mind me asking?
Oh, btw you should look up Seddist Skyfaller on the forums and see some of the cool accessories that he has for sabers.
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Witchpig
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2018, 10:37:29 PM » |
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What color is the blade if you don't mind me asking?
My lightsaber is consular green |
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DarthBoneTD
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« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2018, 12:12:06 AM » |
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Greetings WP, These are my Dark Initiate V3's, but you get the picture. The weathered Sentinel V4 is a good tape example. The red one is multiple coat red and textured clear coat. Grip is fairly better The purple is paint weathering, texture coated, leathered choke points, and grey o-rings. Grip is good The green is also paint weathered, clear coats, with green grip tape. Grip is excellent   |
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Punisher2468
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« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2018, 05:28:57 AM » |
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I'm actually getting the same saber as my first and planning to wrap and weather mine. I'm going to use gray tennis overgrip tape by Gamma. As for the weathering, I'll just take sand paper and rub the black anodization off, if you're getting a black initiate I'd suggest to look into it. Lastly I'm gonna try to build a PVC shroud based off the tutorial by srams here on the forum. If you want I'll let you know how it goes. Good luck finding inspiration!
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Witchpig
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« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2018, 12:50:10 PM » |
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Okay, so here it is. All I wanted was to create some contrast and grip while keeping the simplicity of the Initiate V3 design. I used black electrical tape.   Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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DaddyFlip
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« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2018, 01:01:04 PM » |
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Nicely done.
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DarthBoneTD
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« Reply #8 on: February 11, 2018, 04:41:50 PM » |
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Well done.
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Therion Jinn
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« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2018, 05:24:14 PM » |
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Very nice. Basic and simple. Works really well
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Witchpig
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« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2018, 11:09:01 PM » |
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Very nice. Basic and simple. Works really well
Exactly what I was going for. I didn't want it to be unrecognizable as the Ini v3, just wanted to personalize it a bit. |
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Illyiss
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« Reply #11 on: February 11, 2018, 11:42:04 PM » |
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Well done, nice and clean. Great job.
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